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Spot Focus - Destination 2 : Astronomy

Monday, February 06, 2023 | By: Peter and Alea

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"The heavens declare the Glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His Handywork."   Psalm 19:1

That was really a tremendous visit we had in our last Focal Point there with Professor Walter Veith's Genesis Conflict series, (if you missed it please check out this link: Focal Point: Spot Focus - Destination 1) Now, we hop on a rocket and prepare for our next stop on our journey - and it's a stellar one... even interstellar!

... Blast off!!

When it comes to the subject of space and the science of astronomy, there are so many materials out there, whether articles, books, pictures, documentaries, commentaries, you name it - that especially with the internet being so accessible now, there is no shortage of resources at our disposal. And what about our own personal view of the night sky above us?

We each have our own unique vantage of what that looks like, from those in the cities getting perhaps a glimpse of the moon and a dozen stars at most, to those fortunate to be out in the country away from all the artificial light, witnessing the incredible beauty and depth of the night sky and the galactic bands of the Milky Way.

For those of us who like a closer look, the hobby itself of astronomy has even gone beyond buying a reflector or refractor telescope to where even modest stargazers admit, they have to define a budget as the cost for equipment that can be involved is another thing that can skyrocket; especially when it comes to incorporating a camera and star-tracker equipment to take pictures. This is vital to keep the view steady to prevent "star trails," as the planets and other celestial objects in the viewfinder move because of the earth's rotation.

On a personal level, Peter has had a lifelong interest in space and the planets of our solar system and beyond. Now having the ability through various tools to photograph deep sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, and The Pleiades, has really brought a new level of humbled wonder at what our Lord Has Created out there.

As Alea notes, her continued childhood joy in learning more of the scientific discoveries made in physics, paleontology, even archaeology and astronomy, along with the array of arguments surrounding them - has only deepened her love and awe of God: His Creation, His Order and His Design. It astounds the mind how the Biblical accounts of all things are 100% accurate time and time again. Folks we can trust God and His Word. Clearly, He has created wonders beyond our comprehension, but through faith and hearing, not beyond our reason.  How small we may be in this vast universe but extraordinarily evident how valuable we are to Him.

Being enthusiasts ourselves we have come across, by God's Grace,  a rare and special inventor who has truly opened our eyes in compelling presentations that consist of: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Genetics, Geology, Paleontology, Nuclear Research, Quantum Mechanics and other controversial topics in these "worlds" of Science. He has a unique approach and although not knowing him personally, Peter describes him as a type of "scientific grandfather," and he is truly a genius.

Mr. Jim Burr is the tender and humble inventor of the Binocular Telescope, a revolution in optical design that has caught the attention of people all over the world, including NASA who has purchased some of his telescopes. For so many reasons this energetic yet elderly gentleman has given us so much in his life to learn from, including some terrific videos and presentations, which we will link below. We encourage making the time to listen and learn from this intelligent servant of God. We sure did, and enjoyed it a ton!

For the record, we are not in any way sponsored or affiliated with Mr. Burr, JMI Telescopes, or Heavens Declare.org. We do not collect any funds from these sources but rather are so moved with the excellence we have found in his work. Of course, if after seeing any of these videos you would like to support him, we encourage you to please reach out to Jim directly.

As we make our final approach on this journey, you may find the power usage and bill for the Large Hadron Collider to be shocking as scientists try to discover the "god particle", as shocking as that is, you may be as equally flabbergasted to discover the amalgamations found in genetics historically and today - where are we headed?  What is significant about the constellation Orion? Biblical proof of extraterrestrial life? This visit is sure to be provocative and revealing.

What is so incredibly presented in these documentaries and programs (including the last Focal Point stop) is how, when true science (no spin) is applied and studied, AND the words of the Bible are understood for what it ACTUALLY says - not what someone's opinion of the Bible says; that the Scriptures and science are in magnificent harmony! Not surprising since God Created true science as a way for us to better understand what we observe around us, actually affirming Scripture and not contradicting it. God Encourages true learning! 

"The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness."   Proverbs 15:14

For those who love science and learning this will be a series you may be tempted to binge watch. Not only does this stop compliment Destination 1; for those who enjoy a classroom from the "bridge of a starship" and don't mind getting some nerd cred along the way, this is sure to be a special and enjoyable experience.  We think there is good material here for "astronauts" of all ages. So here we are... Gravity Boots on - we've now landed at our second stop. As you tour the promenade, here are a few points of interest on this space station!

These two full length documentary presentations go in depth regarding two of the most controversial and misunderstood topics of science today: The Age of The Universe and The Earth, and Dinosaurs in The Bible.

Starlight and Biblical Time
T-Rex Origin Explained

This next series, roughly half an hour each, cover a wide variety of topics that will truly amaze!

The Heavens Declare Series

If you would like to contact Mr. Burr directly, you can visit his website:

Jim Burr's Personal Site

Until next time...

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